Stop Tossing Old Rakes: Turn Them Into Unique Glassware Storage
This brilliant DIY will give your old rake a second life as a charming, rustic glass holder. And it could be decorating your kitchen wall in just a few minutes.
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Stories By Kristina Hicks-Hamblin
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This Mail-Order Spice Jar Set From The '90s Is Now The Cutest Find Collectors Want For Their Counters
These vintage '90s spice jars each have an animal illustration and gold trim. The theme dates back some 120 years. There were 24 jars in a complete set.
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Here's A Potential Reason Your Yard Smells Like Burnt Rubber
If there's not a car in sight, yet your garden smells like tires, there may be a common pest to blame. Find out how to identify the smell and eliminate it.
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Not Lemons, Not Limes: The Exotic Fruit Tree That Can Thrive Outdoors In Cold Climates
If you like to garden but live in a cold climate, you know how difficult it is to grow citrus. But there is a citrus tree you may not have heard of until now.
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Skip The Hydrangeas: The Fragrant Shrub That's Filled With Beautiful White Flowers
Hydrangeas are a classic for a reason, but if you're interested in something a little more unique, try these white flowers that grow in gloomy conditions.
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Keep Toilet Paper Rolls Out Of The Trash: Turn Them Into Sunflower Decor
Toilet paper rolls don't need to end up becoming waste. With some glue and scissors can use them as the main element for this beautiful DIY sunflower decor.
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More Than Just Sealer: The Better Method To Keep Wood Raised Garden Beds From Rotting
Many people seal their wooden raised garden beds to prevent water damage and rot. But an alternative to sealing can make the garden beds last even longer.
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Stop Tossing Toilet Paper Rolls: Turn Them Into A Fall Wreath Instead
You don't need to spend lots of money on premade fall decor. Once you have a collection of empty toilet paper tubes, you can make a wreath for your front door.
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Not Hydrangea: The Vining Plant For Brick Walls That Pollinators Love
Climbing hydrangeas are beautiful on brick walls, but since they’re not native to the U.S., they’re not very popular with local pollinators. This vine is.
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Do Carpenter Bees Come Back To The Same Nest Every Year?
Carpenter bees may seem like a destructive version of a bumblebee, but any damage their tunneling may appear to cause is largely cosmetic.
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Save Toilet Paper Tubes To Create A Bee-Friendly Pollinator Garden
Some data says that a person on average uses one roll of toilet paper a week. If so, that's 52 tubes that would be tossed. This DIY saves them for the bees!
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The Garden Seeds You Can Save In Fall To Regrow Your Vegetable Patch
Imagine how much money you would keep in your wallet by saving seeds from your fall harvest to regrow in spring instead of buying seed packets or seedlings.
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The Pretty Purple Perennial That Doubles As A Great Mulch Alternative
While some plants make great living mulch, others work better for cut-and-drop mulching. This pretty purple-flowering plant falls into the latter category.
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This Mulching Mistake Could Create A Gas Safety Hazard On Your Property
Mulching your garden beds is almost always useful. It looks good and retains soil moisture, among other benefits. Hiding a gas meter with it is another story.
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Skip Mums This Fall: The Native Plant With Pretty Purple Flowers For Your Raised Garden Beds
Add some pops of purple to your raised garden beds with this native perennial. Best of all, it's low maintenance, disease-free, and pollinator friendly.
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Don't Throw Away Your Old Potting Soil: This Type Of Plant Can Thrive In It
When the time comes to repot an overgrown pothos, you may think the spent soil is only good for the trash can. In fact, with a little work, you can reuse it.
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Keep Things Sturdy: Use A Common Household Waste Item To Hold Cut Flowers
This common recyclable actually comes in handy for keeping your flower bouquet looking professional by supporting soft stems and droopy blooms.
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15 Rarest Le Creuset Colors & Patterns To Hunt For At Thrift Stores
There are plenty of reasons to want to own a piece of Le Creuset cookware, but you can add resale value to the list thanks to these hard-to-find pieces.
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Safe Southern House Spider Vs Dangerous Brown Recluse: How To Tell Between Them
Telling the difference between these two brown spiders is the first step. Some of the best clues are their markings, their eyes, and unfortunately, their bites.
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Ditch Toxic Chemicals: The Gardening Trick That's Better At Eliminating Weeds
Toxic chemicals might be effective at taking care of weeds. But there's a trick that you can use to thoroughly take them out without harming other plants.
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How To Test If Your Vintage Pyrex Bowl Set Contains Lead
Colorful vintage Pyrex bowls are beautiful, but they can contain unsafe levels of lead. Swab or spray testing kits can tell you if their paint has lead in it.
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The Horribly Fragrant Plant You'll Regret Planting In Your Yard
Some plants bring pleasant aromas to your garden. Then there is this plant. And while pollinators love it, it's not going to end up as a perfume anytime soon.
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The September Gardening Task That'll Mean Less Work In The Spring
One simple September gardening task can save you plenty of work when spring arrives while helping prepare your flower beds and vegetable garden for winter.
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Not Flowers Or Bird Baths: The Surprising Yard Features Pollinators Love
Some people might think this yard feature is a sign of poor landscaping or overwatering, but it can be done intentionally to draw more bees and butterflies.
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Reach For This Overlooked Oil To Help Deter Ticks
If you're used to purchasing DEET-based products to defend yourself against ticks, you might not have considered trying this natural oil instead.
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Say Goodbye To Armyworms With The Help Of A Garden Store Staple
When the armyworms come marching in, you might worry your garden's health is a lost cause. Plan ahead by adding these tiny protectors to your soil before fall.
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Quote Of The Day By Martha Stewart: The Joy Of Gardening
Martha Stewart’s long and impressive career has made her an icon in the gardening world. These are her thoughts on how gardening creates lifelong happiness.
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